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A developer needs to grant an IAM user in the same AWS account access to a specific object in an S3 bucket. The bucket policy currently grants access only to the bucket owner (the root account). Which identity-based policy statement should the developer add to the IAM user's permissions?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
A bucket policy that allows s3:GetObject for the user.
This is a resource-based policy, not an identity-based policy. The question asks for an identity-based policy to add to the IAM user.
B
Best answer
An IAM policy that allows s3:GetObject for the specific object ARN.
Correct. An IAM policy attached to the user can grant access to the specific object. The bucket policy does not deny, so this will work.
C
Distractor review
An S3 access point policy.
An access point policy is resource-based, not identity-based. It also requires creating an access point, which is unnecessary for simple object access.
D
Distractor review
An IAM policy that allows s3:ListBucket for the bucket.
This grants the ability to list objects, not to read the specific object. Moreover, if the bucket policy only grants access to root, ListBucket may be denied.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: An IAM policy that allows s3:GetObject for the specific object ARN. — Identity-based policies (IAM policies) can grant access to resources. Since the bucket policy does not explicitly deny access to the user, an IAM policy that allows s3:GetObject on the specific object ARN will grant access. The user can then read the object even if the bucket policy only lists the root as authorized, because the root is not explicitly granted while others are not denied.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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